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The Stem Academy
School · ECTOR COUNTY ISD
4940 S RD, Odessa, TX 79762
Enrollment
743
Student-Teacher
20.1:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
743
Student-Teacher
20.1:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Academic performance
7.3 / 10
Very Good
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About The Stem Academy
The Stem Academy is a public school in Odessa, TX, part of ECTOR COUNTY ISD. The Stem Academy serves approximately 743 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for The Stem Academy show 43% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
The Stem Academy runs 20.1:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
The Stem Academy is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 743 students
- Type
- Public (Charter)
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Address
- 4940 S RD, Odessa, TX 79762
- Phone
- (432) 552-2580
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 2 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
How The Stem Academy Compares
See how The Stem Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4940 S RD, Odessa, TX 79762
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Stem Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. MONTESSORI MASTERY SCHOOL OF ODESSA (rated 5.5/10, 1.9 miles away). Additionally, COMPASS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 5.2/10, 2.3 miles away). For more schools in Odessa, see our Odessa schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| NIMITZ MIDDLE Odessa | 0.7 mi | 5.0 |
| L B JOHNSON EL Odessa | 0.9 mi | 3.2 |
| THE ODESSA Y LEARNING CENTER Odessa | 1.2 mi | 3.3 |
| BLANTON EL Odessa | 1.1 mi | 6.0 |
| GONZALES EL Odessa | 1.4 mi | 2.9 |
| HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - ODESSA Odessa | 1.8 mi | 7.3 |
| EL MAGNET AT REAGAN EL Odessa | 1.9 mi | 8.1 |
| MONTESSORI MASTERY SCHOOL OF ODESSA Odessa | 1.9 mi | 5.5 |
| CROSSROADS SCHOOL Odessa | 2.1 mi | — |
| COMPASS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Odessa | 2.3 mi | 5.2 |
| BONHAM MIDDLE Odessa | 2.1 mi | 3.3 |
| ODESSA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Odessa | 2.2 mi | 7.6 |
| PERMIAN H S Odessa | 2.2 mi | 3.6 |
| BURNET EL Odessa | 2.4 mi | 2.2 |
| IRELAND EL Odessa | 2.5 mi | 4.3 |
| DOWLING EL Odessa | 2.7 mi | 4.7 |
| LAMAR EARLY EE-KG Odessa | 3.2 mi | 3.0 |
| CARVER EARLY EE-KG Odessa | 3.4 mi | 3.1 |
| ROSS EL Odessa | 3.1 mi | 5.2 |
| GALE POND ALAMO EL Odessa | 3.2 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 79762 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$74,560
Median Home Value
$218,900
Median Rent
$1,338/mo
Population
40,141
College Educated
22.2%
Homeownership
57.3%
Avg Commute
22.6 min
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Median Age
31.4
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| FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY - CONROE Lewisville, TX | 3.3 |
| PEGASUS CHARTER H S Dallas, TX | 3.3 |
| CORAM DEO ACADEMY Flower Mound, TX | 3.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Stem Academy
What grades does The Stem Academy serve?
The Stem Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend The Stem Academy?
The Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 743 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Stem Academy is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at The Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Stem Academy has 43% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is The Stem Academy a charter school?
Yes, The Stem Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, The Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Stem Academy?
52.0% of students at The Stem Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 743
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 52.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ector County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (432) 552-2580
Resources & Links
District
ECTOR COUNTY ISD- District Enrollment
- 33,426
- Schools in District
- 46
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,723
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